Sony SDT-9000 Series User manual

SDT-9000 Series
DDS-3 Tape Drive
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User's Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction. 2
Product Features.2
Precautions.3
Preparation. 4
Supplied Items. 4
Changing Form Factor.4
Installation.10
SCSI Connection / Setting the SCSI ID / Option Switches.10
Mounting Holes for 3.5“ Standard Height.11
Mounting Holes for 5.25" Half Height.12
Orientation.13
Operation.14
Location of 3 LEDs.14
LED Indication for Drive Status.15
Drive Operation.16
Emergency Cassette. Removal Procedure.17
Interface Implementation.18
Supported SCSI Messages.18
Supported SCSI Commands.18
Specification.19
Product Specifications.19
Third Party Support Contacts.21
Sony Contacts
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SDT-9000/BM DDS-3 Tape Drive
Conglatulation on your purchase of the Sony DDS-3 drive SDT-9000/BM.
This drive is a high capacity data storage device using 4mm DAT (Digital Audio Tape)
technology. The SDT-9000/BM drive achieves high data reliability through Read-After-Write,
an additional level of Error Correction Code, and other features.
The Sony SDT-9000/BM drive stores data on tape using a standard format called DDS
(Digital Data Storage), DDS-3, DDS-2, DDS-DC and DCLZ formats. These formats are used by
many other DDS tape drive manufacturers, providing a broad range of compatible tape drives.
The Sony SDT-9000/BM is fully READ and WRITE compatible with the DDS-3, DDS-2, DDS
and DDS-DC format tapes.
The SDT-9000/BM has the 5.25" Sony standard color bezel (default set) and can have the
5.25" AT-Gray or 3.5" Sony standard color bezel by replacing with the enclosed bezel.
1

Introduction
Product Features
SDT-9000/BM
(With Data Compression)
Data Capacity
24 GB (typical)*
Transfer Rate
(sustained)
2.4 MB/sec (typical)*
• Supported Formats: DDS-3, DDS-2, DDS, DDS-DC and DCLZ
• High Burst Transfer Rate- 5MB/sec Asynchronous
10MB/sec Synchronous
• Large 2MB Buffer
• 3.5" Standard Height, 5.25“ Half Height
• Embedded SCSI Interface
• Supports Variable or Fixed Record Length
• Supports SCSI-2 Sequential-access Devices Command Set
• Read After Write (RAW)
• Frame Rewrite Function
• Three Levels of Error Correction Code (ECC)
• Quick Search (200 times normal Read/Write speed)
• Random Read
• N-Group Write Option
• Dual Partition Option
• SCSI Disconnection/Arbitration
Assuming 2:1 compression. Actual capacity and transfer rate may vary since
compression is depending upon data type.
2

Precautions
installation
Avoid placing the drive in a location subject to:
- high humidity
- high temperature
- mechanical shock and vibration
- direct sunlight
Operation
* Do not move the drive while it is operating. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
* Avoid exposing the drive to sudden changes from low to high in temperature. This
may cause water condensation to collect inside the drive. If the ambien
temperature should suddenly rise while the drive is turned on, wait at least one houi
before turning on the drive. If you attempt to operate the drive immediately after a
sudden increase in temperature, a malfunction may occur.
* Do not turn off the drive while a tape is inside the drive.
Transportation
* Keep the original packing materials for possible future shipments of the drive.
* Be sure to remove any tapes from drive prior to transportation. After removing the
drive from the computer, repack the drive into its original packaging.
3

Preparation _
Supplied Items
When you first open the box, make sure it contains the following items.
Contact your supplier if anything is missing or broken.
• DDS Tape Drive (5.25' Half Height).1
• 3.5" Standard Height Front Panel (Sony Color).. 1
• 5.25" Half Height Front Panel (AT-Gray Color)... 1
• Data Cartridge. 1
• Cleaning Cartridge.1
• Warranty Card.1
• Installation Manual (This Guide).1
Changing Form Factor
SDT-9000/BM is originally pre-mounted with 5.25" side rails and a Sony white color front bezel.
A If you want to change from HH 5.25" to 3.5":
A-1 Remove side rails.
Remove four screws (a, b, c, d) securing the Side Rails (L, R) and then remove the Side Rails
(L, R).
Side Rail (R)
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C If you want to change from 3.5 1 ' to 5.25*’ HH front panel
C-1 Remove 3.5" front panel.
Push and unlock C and D at C' and D'.
Pull the lower part of front panel forward.
C-2 Install 5.25" front panel
1 Push and open lid.
2 Holding the lid open with your finger,
push the front panel to catch the chassis
at A, B, C and D.
Note: Part E must locate on the pin.
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C-3 Install side rails with screws.
hole B
hole A
1 Put A into the hole A to catch the side rail
(L).
2 Turn screw a first, and b next.
3 Put B into the hole B to catch the side rail
(R).
4 Turn screw c first, and d next.
Note: Use the mounting screws removed ir
the A-1. Other screws may damage
the drive mechanism.

Installation
SCSI Connection/Setting the SCSI ID/Option Switches
Note : Q = CLOSED Jumper installed
[| = OPEN Jumper not installed
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mm

3

Operation _
Location of 3 LEDs
There are three LED indicators (BUSY, TAPE and STATUS) and an EJECT button on the
front panel of the unit.
Front Panel (for 3.5" Standard Height)
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LED Indication for Drive Status
LED
State
TAPE
STATUS Cartridge Other
mam
mam
None
None
None
mm
mam
n
SCSI None
None
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mmm
' Drive
Loading/Unloading
None
mm
warn
Drive
Loading/Unloading
Write Protected
warn
warn
None
Loaded None
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B
mom
SCSI Loaded
None
mm
—
SCSI/Drive
Loaded
None
*
warn
aam
*
Loaded Write Protected
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None
Loaded
Cleaning Tape at EOM
*
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*
*
Loaded
Error Rate Warning
*
*
fr=SH
*
*
Cleaning Request
* *
■ OlJH
*
*
Selftest Failure
UJUsTJ
* * *
*
Waiting for Reset
! *
* *
*
Waiting for Eject
J -LT
3.5 sec on / 0.5 sec off
El
1 pulse (0.25 sec on)
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2 pulses (0.25 sec on),
0.5 sec off
* : Not defined.
off
on
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0.25 sec on / 0.25 sec off
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Drive Operation
Loading a Cassette
Insert a cassette into the slot on the front panel with the arrow on the cassette
pointing towards the drive. When the cassette is inserted, the drive takes it and
automatically loads it into drive mechanism.
Unloading a Cassette
The cassette can be removed from the SDT-9000/BM either in response to a SCSI
Unload Command, or by pressing the eject button.
By pressing Eject button, the tape goes to BOM, the drive unthreads it, and ejects
the cassette from the slot.
Write-protecting a Cassette
Cassettes can be write-protected by sliding the tab on the back of the cassette
open.
In this state, data can be read from the tape but not written onto it.
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Using your fingernail, push the switch in the
direction of the arrow to avoid accidental
overwriting or erasure of data.
Return the switch to its original position to
re-enable writing.
Using a Cleaning Tape
The SDT-90CJ0/BM has a built-in super head cleaner designed to last for the life of the
drive.
In addition, a cleaning tape should be used periodically to clean the entire tape path.
The drive will automatically request you to perform a cleaning operation.
The need for a cleaning tape is determined by the drum rotating hours since the last
cleaning was performed. The drive will request a cleaning operation every 24 hours of
drum rotation.
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Emergency Cassette Removal Procedure
In case the tape is stuck inside the drive, you could remove the tape cartridge
manually.
1. Remove the drive from the’chassis or enclosure to allow access to the bottom and
left side of the’drive.
2. Remove the drive’s top cover to monitor the degree of tape slack throughout the
process.
Note: Never touch the inside of the drive when the top cover is opened. Otherwise it
may cause a trouble.'
3. Rotate the Loading/Threading motor clockwise with a small screwdriver (ex. Phillips
“+" No. 1) put into the plastic screw head on the back of the drive (see the location
in a drawing below). This will enable you to move back the threading mechanism to
the initial position.
Note: Do not rotate the screw further when you reach to the mechanical limit to avoid
damage on the mechanism.
Note: To prevent damage on the tape, take up the slack of tape from time to time by
clicking the ratchet mechanism located on the left side of the drive.
4. Continue the procedure until the tape is lifted out of the drive mechanism and
ejected.
5. Return the drive to a service station for repair.